天津市部分区2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(无答案)

天津市部分区2023~2024学年度第二学期期中练习
高二英语
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共120分，考试用时100分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共85分）
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．How many people will visit New York for free
A．2． B．3． C．5.
2．What does the man advise the woman to do
A．See Mr. Smith. B．Check the letter. C．Type the letter again.
3．What’s wrong with Jane
A．She misses her home very much.
B．She hasn’t received her mother’s letter.
C．She is worried about her mother’s health.
4．What does the man want to do
A．Learn to play baseball.
B．Organize a baseball team.
C．Find a baseball player.
5．What does Susan mean
A．She had a date then.
B．She will put off the meeting.
C．She didn’t have time to prepare the speech.
第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）
听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6．What is the room like
A．Big but old. B．Big and new. C．Small but new.
7．What will be arranged first
A．The chairs. B．The bed. C．The dressing table.
8．Where will the chairs be put
A．Close to the window.
B．In front of the fireplace.
C．Behind the dressing table.
听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
9．Where is the bank
A．Next to the coffee shop.
B．Opposite the museum.
C．At the end of the road.
10．What advice does the man give to the woman
A．Eating less chocolate.
B．Keeping the table clean.
C．Watching out for the traffic.
11．How will the speakers go to the museum
A．By bus. B．On foot. C．By bike.
听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15小题.
12．Why did Murphy go to a doctor
A．He thought his wife was deaf.
B．He wanted to get his hearing back.
C．He couldn’t make himself understood.
13．What did the doctor tell Murphy to do
A．Stand about 15 meters from his wife.
B．Ask his wife some serious questions.
C．Talk to his wife in different distances.
14．What was his wife doing when Murphy got back home
A．Watching TV. B．Cooking. C．Setting the table.
15．How many times did Murphy ask his wife the same question
A．Twice. B．Three times. C．Four times.
第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
16．—Being kind not only helps us make friends but also makes us feel better.
—_______
A．I’m with you on that. B．It’s my pleasure!
C．That’s not the point. D．It’s up to you.
17．It’s important to develop good reading habits, for reading enables us to _______ knowledge and broaden our horizons.
A．acquire B．maintain C．illustrate D．advance
18．Everyone knows that success _______ happens overnight. Just as the saying goes, “Rome was not built in a day.”
A．particularly B．fortunately C．rarely D．usually
19．Someone is planning to move out of our building and their apartment will be _______ at the beginning of March.
A．available B．normal C．competitive D．expensive
20．Tom’s mother didn’t know _______ Tom was working on with the door closed in his bedroom for two days.
A．that B．what C．why D．how
21．Sandra was determined to become a doctor and finally her persistence _______.
A．paid off B．took off C．got off D．called off
22．The Internet is a window on the world, giving us quick and easy _______ to other cultures and lifestyles.
A．access B．barrier C．entrance D．journey
23．The rent for the apartment is reasonable. _______, its location is perfect.
A．However B．Moreover C．Thus D．Therefore
24．_______ you’ve got such a good chance, you’d better make full use of it.
A．Even if B．As if C．Now that D．Since that
25．_______ their hats into the air, the fans of the winning team shouted happily.
A．Being thrown B．To throw C．Thrown D．Throwing
26．I _______ use a clock to wake me up because at six o’clock each morning, the train comes by my house.
A．couldn’t B．mustn’t C．needn’t D．shouldn’t
27．Students should take part in after-class activities _______ they can gain experience for growth.
A．when B．which C．that D．where
28．Currently, many working women _______ relatives to help take care of their children.
A．tell of B．consist of C．rely on D．switch on
29．I _______ at the photos on the notice board when I heard a voice behind me.
A．was looking B．looked C．have looked D．would look
30.— I have been learning English for about 5 months.
—_______. Your English is so good.
A．You can’t be serious B．You got it
C．I couldn’t agree more D．I’m stuck
第二节：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
My wife Andrea and I picked a great time to move to New York City just a few days before the super storm Sandy hit the place.
Although Sandy 31 my family to stay indoors for two days while the wind and rubbish swirled（打转）through my new neighborhood, it 32 some unusual opportunities for us to meet our 33 by serving them. Before the storm 34 , my family went for a walk. We knew we’d be closed up indoors for a while. We should enjoy some 35 time while we could.
While we were walking, we noticed a woman 36 a huge load of emergency supplies, 37 moving from the market to her 38 . She had three large piles of supplies. Each time she’d 39 15 or 20 feet with a pile, set it down, then go back and get another. The 40 was going to hit before she got all of her supplies up to her living place. 41 we already prepared well, we figured it would be a good 42 to get to know and help a neighbor.
So Andrea and I each 43 a pile of supplies and helped the woman get 44 home. We had a good time getting familiar with her. She was from the Caribbean. Andrea and I loved 45 her thick, rich accent. When the storm hit later that night, we felt a little less 46 because we had a friend just a few buildings 47 . After Sandy, there were dozens of 48 of selfless acts of service on TV, as people helped friends, neighbors and strangers in need.
49 others when you are in need of service yourself is a sign of greatness. As Luther King Jr. said, “Everybody can be 50 because anybody can serve.”
31．A．invited B．expected C．forced D．ordered
32．A．missed B．awarded C．provided D．wasted
33．A．parents B．neighbors C．relatives D．customers
34．A．increased B．reduced C．disappeared D．hit
35．A．outside B．lost C．useless D．local
36．A．struggling with B．fighting for C．watching out D．turning to
37．A．quickly B．slowly C．hardly D．easily
38．A．office B．garage C．apartment D．village
39．A．drive B．run C．cycle D．walk
40．A．earthquake B．price C．car D．storm
41．A．Unless B．Since C．Until D．If
42．A．chance B．goal C．excuse D．experience
43．A．left B．lifted C．noticed D．bought
44．A．everything B．something C．nothing D．anything
45．A．dealing with B．listening to C．laughing at D．commenting on
46．A．busy B．excited C．friendly D．lonely
47．A．after B．before C．away D．inside
48．A．reports B．notes C．results D．causes
49．A．Refusing B．Advising C．Requesting D．Serving
50．A．upset B．successful C．great D．polite
第三部分：阅读理解（共15 小题：每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Community Development Projects Overseas
The aim of Community Development projects abroad in Temple Conservation, DIY and more is to improve poorer local communities. You can do them as part of your work experience, gap year or career break. Or just as a volunteering holiday.
South Africa
Time: 1st, March-31st, May 2022
Registration fee: $65
Maintenance/Handyman/DIY skills, this project would love to have you! The project is truly unique... you will assist an Animal Rehabilitation Center that desperately needs any help it can get and you will be benefiting the animals at the same time! And, of course, the location is very unusual.
Sri Lanka:
Time: 1st, May-31st, July 2022
Registration fee: Free
Buddhist Temple Repair and Construction Project in Kand. Rebuild and repair Buddhist temple in and around Kandy. This unique and fascinating project offers an opportunity to learn about Sri Lanka n construction using traditional manual methods, without using modern machines. Work includes construction, repairing temples, cleaning in and around temples, interacting with children and villagers and helping the temples arrange Community Centers for the village youths. You will also assist with the repair of paintings and sculptures inside the temples.
Zimbabwe:
Time: 1st, October-31st, December, 2022
Registration fee: $120
Community Healthcare and Medical Project in Gweru gain basic medical experience in local clinics and play a role in HIV/AIDS education and awareness. You will be able to get involved in not only this clinic but others in the nearby areas. as well. You do not need to be qualified in any particular area. You will work with children from the ages of 3 to 6 years. It is a very worthwhile, enjoyable placement.
51．What can we know about Community Development project
A．They can improve poorer local communities.
B．They bring you a chance to travel abroad.
C．They can make you understand foreign countries well.
D．They can make you more experienced in your future work.
52．Which of the following is needed in South Africa
A．People with rich travelling experience.
B．People who are experienced in painting.
C．People with experience in treating AIDS.
D．People with experience of caring for animals.
53．How will the temple repair be done in Sri Lanka
A．It will be directed by experienced expert.
B．The repair work can only be done by hand.
C．All work will be done through modern machines.
D．The construction workers do not have to be experienced.
54．What is the project of Zimbabwe aimed at
A．Health and medicine.
B．Food and environments.
C．Animals and resources.
D．The community and education.
55．What is the similarity of these three projects
A．They all require some fees.
B．They all require particular experience.
C．They all need the same length of working time.
D．They all need you to be good at foreign languages.
B
Many years ago, my mother read from the book Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey to me. I remember as if it were yesterday, hearing her voice at my side on a cold wintry night. My mother’s voice changed my world.
Long before I could read on my own, she shared with me the strength and beauty of McCloskey’s language in a story of a little girl and her mother out in nature, co-existing with a mother bear and its baby. The power of the story, of language and of my mother all came together. And it happened many times after that, over and over. The read aloud made me a reader.
Years later, I was reading aloud a picture book to a small child in a classroom. His life, so far, had not been easy. His childhood was troubled by poverty and loneliness. In that moment, in the joy of the read aloud, he had an idea that started something big.
What he said was this: “Mrs. Allyn, let’s make sure everyone knows how good this feels. Let’s have a holiday for the read aloud.” Therefore, my organization, LitWorld, created a grassroots movement World Read Aloud Day in 2010 to honor this young boy’s wish for everyone to be able to have a read aloud every day.
Since the day he shared that good idea with us, World Read Aloud Day has become a worldwide event, reaching over one million people in more than 65 countries around the world. This year we are over 600 cities strong, a number that is growing every day.
Children who grow up as readers become engaged citizens of the global world, and every child deserves the right to read. When I say that reading aloud will change the world, I know it sounds simple. But one of the many great things about giving kids access to the power of stories and sharing them together is that it is simple. It is also cheap and easily done. And the impact is huge.
56．What did the author’s mother do when she was a child
A．She read aloud to her.
B．She listened to her reading.
C．She bought many books for her.
D．She encouraged her to read aloud.
57．According to Paragraph 3, the relationship between the author and the little boy was probably ______.
A．mother and child B．teacher and student
C．boss and worker D．writer and reader
58．What does the small child’s idea in the passage refer to
A．To reduce poverty.
B．To overcome loneliness.
C．To have a holiday for the read aloud.
D．To create a World Read Aloud Day.
59．What can we infer from Paragraph 5
A．World Read Aloud Day has developed quickly.
B．This year World Read Aloud Day are over 600 cities strong.
C．World Read Aloud Day has become a worldwide event.
D．World Read Aloud Day has reached over one million people.
60．What conclusion can we draw from the last paragraph
A．Sticking to reading isn’t easy.
B．Reading aloud isn’t actually simple.
C．Reading can benefit children easily.
D．Kids should try to change the world.
C
A friend of mine, in response to a conversation we were having about the injustices of life, asked me the question, “Who said life was going to be fair, or that it was even meant to be fair ” Her question was a good one. It reminded me of something I was taught as a youngster: life isn’t fair. It’s a disappointment, but it’s absolutely true. One of the mistakes many of us make is that we feel sorry for ourselves, or for others, thinking that life should be fair, or that someday it will be. It’s not and it won’t be.
One of the nice things about surrendering（屈从）to the fact that life isn’t fair is that it keeps us from feeling sorry for ourselves by encouraging us to do the very best we can with what we have. We know it’s not“life’s job”to make everything perfect, it’s our own challenge. Surrendering to this fact also keeps us from feeling sorry for others because we are reminded that everyone is dealt differently; everyone has unique strengths and problems in the process of growing up, facing the reality and making decisions; and everyone has those times that they feel unfairly treated.
The fact that life isn’t fair doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do everything in our power to improve our own lives or the world as a whole. To the contrary, it suggests that we should. When we don’t recognize or admit that life isn’t fair, we tend to feel pity for others and for ourselves. Pity, of course, is a self-defeating emotion that does nothing for anyone, except to make everyone feel worse than they already do. When we do recognize that life isn’t fair, however, we feel enthusiastic for others and for ourselves. And enthusiasm is a heartfelt emotion that conveys loving-kindness to everyone it touches.
The next time you find yourself thinking about the injustices of the world, try reminding yourself of this very basic fact. You may be surprised that it can make you out of self-pity and into helpful action.
61．The author thought of his friend’s question as a good one because _______.
A．like his friend, he also thought life was unfair
B．it made him recall something during his childhood
C．he also wanted to know who held such an opinion
D．he learned something from the question as a youngster
62．Surrendering to the fact that life isn’t fair will _______.
A．keep us from making everything perfect
B．keep us from doing everything in our power
C．make us face unfair treatment bravely
D．make us know it’s our duty to perfect things
63．The second paragraph of the passage mainly tells us that _______.
A．it’s nice to accept the injustice of life
B．it’s nice to surrender to the life
C．we should not surrender to the life
D．we should not feel sorry for everything
64．In the last paragraph, “this very basic fact” refers to the fact that _______.
A．you should not pity for others B．life isn’t and won’t be fair
C．compassion is heartfelt emotion D．pity is a self-defeating emotion
65．According to the author, when recognizing life injustice, you may _______.
A．take measures to solve life problem B．feel pity for other people
C．do nothing to improve our life D．receive enthusiasm from others
第Ⅱ卷（共35分）
注意事项：
1．用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。
2．本卷共6小题，共35分。
第三部分：写作
第一节：阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
“I like to see people of all races, the Chinese, the Malays and the Indians, especially little children, enjoying themselves in the park. I don’t know how long I will do this as I grow old. As long as I can do what I like, I’d like to continue.” This is what Mr Lee told a news reporter when he was asked about volunteering to keep the park a clean place.
Lee Kim Siew is an 84-year-old retiree who has devoted five years of his life to cleaning up the park near his house. He works three hours every day with a plastic bag in his hand, walking back and forth around the large park. He stops every time he spots rubbish, picking it up and putting it into the plastic bag. Mr Lee is a familiar sight to those who visit the park regularly. They give a smile to the old gentleman and sometimes have a brief chat with him before leaving there.
“When I first came here, I was shocked to find rubbish was thrown everywhere. It was so smelly,” explains Mr Lee. Cigarette ends, bottles and wrappers are what he always finds. At times, he even digs a drain（下水道）with his hands to allow the water to flow from the pathways. Other times, he devotedly picks up the fallen branches and dried leaves to ensure the park is entirely clean.
It seems that his old age doesn’t deter him from doing the cleaning, although Mr Lee says his age affects his movement When he first started doing the cleaning, he came to the park six times every week. Now he only does that four to five times weekly.
The old man has also donated more than 67,00 books about environmental protection to schools in local and neighboring regions. He hopes that his efforts can help people change their bad habit of throwing things carelessly.
66．Why does Mr. Lee volunteer in the park （no more than 10 words）
___________________________________________________________________________________________
67．How do the visitors in the park react to Mr. Lee （no more than 10 words）
___________________________________________________________________________________________
68．How did Mr. Lee find the park at first （no more than 5 words）
___________________________________________________________________________________________
69．What does the underlined word in Paragraph 4 mean （1 word）
___________________________________________________________________________________________
70．What do you think of Mr. Lee Please explain.（no more than 20 words）
___________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
71.
假设你是晨光中学的李津，你的英国朋友Chris所在的学校要组织来中国进行主题夏令营活动，每个学生可以从以下三个主题营中选择一个参加：1．唐诗学习；2．乒乓球；3．剪纸学习。Chris来信希望你能给他推荐一个。请你给他回信，内容包括：
（1）欢迎Chris来访；
（2）推荐主题营并说明理由；
（3）提出生活方面的建议。
注意：
（1）词数不少于100词；
（2）可以适当加入细节，使内容充实，行文连贯；
（3）文章的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：唐诗（Tang poems）；剪纸（paper-cutting）
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Jin